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Penne Tuna Pasta with Cottage Cheese

A light, flavorful tuna casserole without the heaviness of the cream sauce that's full of fresh zucchini and affordable canned tuna.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword canned tuna, cottage cheese, penne pasta, tuna casserole
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 299kcal
Author Christina

Ingredients

  • 12 oz penne pasta cooked
  • 2 5 oz cans tuna in water, drained
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 clove garlic optional
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup grated parmesan optional topping

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish or similar size casserole pan.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  • Add the diced zucchini and continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes until tender.
  • Season with a little salt, pepper, italian seasoning, and garlic.
  • Remove the pan from heat and add the cottage cheese, and cooked penne pasta.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
  • Sprinkle grated cheese on top.
  • Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until the dish is heated through.
  • Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 203IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1mg